SCARBOROUGH – Scarborough’s Long-Range Planning Committee has scheduled a second public hearing on proposed changes to the Haigis Parkway zoning district, following an initial airing of ideas to spur development along the 1.45-mile route linking Route 1 to Interstate 95, unveiled Jan. 25 to nearly 20 abutting property owners, developers and real estate brokers. “We […]
March 2012
CURRENT calendar – 3/8
Wednesday, March 7 Cape Elizabeth Future Open Space Preservation Committee public forum, at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, to talk about town open space priorities. For more information, contact Town Planner Maureen O’Meara at 799-0115. Friday, March 9 Scarborough Kiwanis Club lunch, every Friday, noon-1 p.m., at Cabela’s, located at 100 Cabela’s Blvd., Scarborough. To […]
CURRENT calendar – 3/8
Wednesday, March 7 Cape Elizabeth Future Open Space Preservation Committee public forum, at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, to talk about town open space priorities. For more information, contact Town Planner Maureen O’Meara at 799-0115. Friday, March 9 Scarborough Kiwanis Club lunch, every Friday, noon-1 p.m., at Cabela’s, located at 100 Cabela’s Blvd., Scarborough. To […]
Fast start not enough as Falmouth falls to TA
LEWISTON—The Falmouth Yachtsmen were the one boys’ hockey team able to get the best of the Thornton Academy Golden Trojans this season. A 5-3 win Dec. 22 and a 3-3 tie Jan. 21 were the only blemishes on the Thornton Academy season and they both came at the hands of Falmouth. The Golden Trojans, going […]
Greely gets its revenge, off to state final
LEWISTON—The Greely Rangers watched their season end at the hands of the York Wildcats last year after beating them twice in the regular season. The had beaten York twice in the regular season again this year and with the Wildcats finally getting back to full health, there may have been concern that lightning could strike […]
Revitalize your wardrobe on a budget
Clothing styles change on a whim according to what trend forecasters see as the “it” items of the season. People looking to keep abreast of certain styles or just maintain a fresh supply of different wardrobe options may find that replenishing a closet can be an expensive venture. But it doesn’t have to be. Those […]
SMCC coaches see silver linings, look ahead
There were a lot of “what-ifs” surrounding the men’s and women’s basketball teams at Southern Maine Community College this winter, but the Seawolves managed to create some highlights along the way. The women, under first-year coach Kendra Reichert, got off to a sizzling 11-1 start (including an 11-game win streak) and were the league darlings […]
People & Business
New Hires Peg McGovern recently joined Anton LeMieux Financial Group in Falmouth as office manager. She has over 30 years of administrative and executive support experience and has worked in New York City and the financial service industry in Maine. Portland Downtown District recently announced that Will Ethridge has been hired as the events and […]
Junior Pirates win tournament in Massachusetts
Local players helped the 1998 AAA Portland Junior Pirates win the recent EHF Presidents Day Invitational AAA tournament in Canton, Mass. The Jr. Pirates went undefeated in six games and beat the Providence Capitals in the final 7-6. Front row (left to right): Ricky Ruck (Biddeford), Ryan Bonnvie (Falmouth), Jed Drapeau (Greene), Josh Lennon (Kennebunk), […]
Cheverus football team honored at Blaine House
The Cheverus football team and coaches, Class A state champions in 2010 and 2011, visited the Blaine House and Governor Paul LePage last month. Team members were able to sit in on the legislative session and heard a proclamation passes recognizing the team.